About this role
Job title: Associate Head Coach - Water Polo
Department Athletic Center -Group
Pay Type Exempt
Appointment Type (A) Temporary Full-Time
Hours Per Week 37.5
Number of weeks 44 weeks per year
other - # of weeks 44
Benefits Eligible Full Benefits
Geographical Regional
Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes
Work Schedule
Job Description
General Scope of Duties
The Associate Head Coach serves as the primary partner to the Head Coach in all aspects of managing the men’s and women’s water polo programs. This high-level leadership role involves significant independent decision-making, including leading tactical implementation, managing program budgets, and directing comprehensive recruitment strategies. The Associate Head Coach shares responsibility for ensuring the programs operate at peak competitive success while strictly aligning with College, departmental, water polo conferences, and NCAA Division III standards and policies. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach assumes full operational command of the programs.
General Duties and Responsibilities
General Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant Coach (80%): Directly lead the planning, preparation, and execution of daily technical practices, dynamic training, scouting, and match-day strategies. Prepare student-athletes for competition by planning for and conducting a regular schedule of fitness training, sport skill practices, scouting and competitions within NESCAC and NCAA regulations. Conconduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards in regard to behavior on campus and in relationships with student-athletes and members of the campus community. Assume a primary role in the tactical development, skill instruction, and in-game adjustments for both the men’s and women's programs. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in interactions with student-athletes and the campus community. Ensure a safe environment for all practices, competitions, and team travel. Comply with all applicable rules and policies (College, department, NESCAC, NCAA). Take a leadership role in fundraising initiatives, working closely with the Camel Athletics Network (CAN) to engage alumni, parents, and donors to meet annual program fundraising targets. Oversee and manage team social media and marketing efforts. In collaboration with the Head Coach and Admissions, design, implement, and manage a national student-athlete recruitment framework to consistently meet annual roster goals and departmental “competitive success goals.” Serve as the primary liaison to Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to oversee injury prevention, treatment plans, and rehabilitation protocols. Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress and overall well-being. Oversee the holistic development and well-being of student-athletes, implementing